Business Details
18 Years
experience
Award-Winning Architectural Design in Oxford
Original Field was founded in 2008 with a vision to create architecture that embraces complexity and contradiction. Our practice in Oxford combines deep contextual understanding with innovative design, delivering solutions that respond to historical, social, and economic challenges. We integrate Landscape Architecture to strengthen the relationship between buildings and their environments, enhancing placemaking. Recognised through multiple awards, our work prioritises collaboration with consultants, contractors, and craftsmen to achieve design excellence. Our team includes RIBA-registered architects with expertise in heritage, sustainability, and urban regeneration.We specialise in education, residential, community, and heritage projects, with a focus on sustainability and community impact. Our directors bring global experience from projects in the UK, Europe, Africa, and Asia. We are committed to research-driven design, digital methodologies, and low-carbon construction. Our collaborative ethos extends to universities, where team members lecture and mentor future architects. With a portfolio spanning masterplans to installations, we remain dedicated to creating meaningful, context-led architecture.
Services
Architectural Design
Landscape Integration
Heritage Conservation
Sustainable Development
Urban Planning
Masterplanning
Lighting Design
Community Projects
Education Sector
Residential Architecture
Details
- Year established: 2008
Highlights and features
- Established in 2008 with global architectural expertise
- Integrated landscape architecture approach enhances placemaking
- Award-winning designs recognised for innovation
- Collaborative process with specialist craftsmen and consultants
- Specialists in heritage conservation and sustainable design
Associations and certifications
- RIBA
- ARB
Services
Architectural Design
Our architectural design service creates context-specific solutions that balance functionality with aesthetic expression. We develop concepts rooted in site history and client needs, employing digital tools for precision. Projects range from private residences to academic buildings, always prioritising spatial quality and environmental performance.
Heritage Conservation
Specialist heritage services address conservation of listed structures through detailed condition assessments and sensitive interventions. We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern techniques for ecclesiastical and civic buildings, ensuring compliance with statutory requirements while enhancing usability for contemporary use.
Landscape Integration
Landscape architecture is integral to our approach, creating cohesive relationships between built and natural environments. We design public realm spaces that enhance biodiversity and user experience, applying regenerative principles to urban and rural contexts for holistic placemaking outcomes.
Sustainable Development
Sustainability underpins all projects through passive design strategies and low-carbon materials. Our expertise includes energy-efficient retrofits, ecological urbanism, and circular economy principles applied to residential and educational buildings, achieving measurable environmental benefits without compromising design quality.
Masterplanning
We create strategic masterplans for complex sites, balancing density with green infrastructure. Our process involves stakeholder engagement and phased implementation strategies, delivering mixed-use developments that respond to socio-economic contexts while maintaining architectural coherence across large-scale projects.
People
Andrew Dawson
Director
Andrew founded Original Field in 2008 after practicing architecture globally since 1996. He teaches design at multiple universities and holds RIBA, RAIA, and ARB registrations, bringing international perspective to our projects.
Peter Newton
Director
Peter leads complex regeneration schemes with 20+ years' experience in public and private sectors. As Oxford Brookes lecturer, he bridges academic research with practical implementation for large-scale urban developments.
Ana Reis
Senior Architect
Ana brings 15 years' international experience in community-focused projects across three continents. Her work on London residential schemes demonstrates commitment to socially transformative architecture that meets practical urban needs.
Raghav Dixit
Associate Architect
Raghav specialises in complex Oxford college projects after working on high-value commercial developments. His Part III qualification from Bath University informs technically rigorous yet creative solutions for historic and modern contexts.
Guy Fielding
Architect
Guy focuses on sustainable design innovation, applying performance-based analysis to achieve environmental targets. His technical expertise ensures client visions translate into energy-efficient buildings that exceed regulatory standards.
Questions
What architectural services does Original Field offer?
We provide architectural design, landscape integration, heritage conservation, urban planning, and sustainable development solutions across education, residential, and community sectors.
Do you specialise in heritage projects?
Yes, our team has extensive experience in heritage conservation, including condition surveys, feasibility studies, and sensitive reordering of historic buildings.
Are your architects qualified?
All our architects are professionally registered with ARB and RIBA, with directors holding international experience and academic affiliations.
Can you handle large-scale masterplans?
We specialise in multi-phase masterplans, including urban regeneration schemes and complex residential developments valued up to £7 million.
Is sustainability a core focus?
Sustainability drives our practice, with expertise in low-carbon construction, regenerative design, and decarbonisation projects for educational institutions.
